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The death of Lt.-Gen. Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka

Lieutenant General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, a prominent military leader and member of the National Liberation Council (NLC),...

How Ghana’s regions went from 5 at independence...

When Ghana attained independence on 6 March 1957, the nation was divided into five administrative regions: Ashanti, Eastern,...

Discovery of Oil (2007)

Ghana's Oil Discovery: A transformative...

In 2007, Ghana's fortunes took a monumental turn with the discovery of significant offshore oil reserves in its territorial...

Fort Saint Anthony

Fort Saint Anthony: A pillar of Dutch influence...

Fort Saint Anthony, also known as Forte de Santo António in Portuguese and Fort Sint Anthony in Dutch, is a historic fort...

Anglo Dutch Treaty

The Anglo-Dutch Gold Coast Treaty of 1867: How...

The Anglo-Dutch Gold Coast Treaty of 1867 was an agreement between Britain and the Netherlands to reorganize control of...

Ghana’s political evolution: From independence...

Ghana’s independence on March 6, 1957, marked the beginning of a new political era, replacing British colonial rule with...

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Col. Acheampong's rejection of Ghana's foreign...

On January 13th 1972, Colonel Ignatius Kutu Acheampong led the National Redemption Council (NRC) in a bloodless coup,...

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The shot that missed Nkrumah: Ametewee's failed...

On a tense morning of January 2, 1964, in Accra, Police Constable Seth Ametewee walked up to President Kwame Nkrumah's car...

1963 Moscow Protest by African Students

1963 Moscow Protest: African students rally...

On December 18, 1963, students from Ghana and other African countries protested on Red Square in Moscow following the...

The Ghana Independence Bill: Laying the...

On 11 December 1956, a significant chapter in Ghana’s story unfolded far away in the chambers of the United Kingdom’s...

The Battle of Kanjaga

The Battle of Kanjaga: How Ameria and the...

The Battle of Kanjaga is remembered as one of the dramatic turning points in the turbulent power struggles of late...

Battle of Adibo

The Battle of Adibo: A turning point in...

The Battle of Adibo was a decisive German military campaign fought in 1896 against the Dagbamba people in Adibo, in...

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Konkomba Nanumba War

Guinea Fowl War of 1994: The Konkomba–Nanumba...

The Konkomba–Nanumba conflict, also known as the Guinea fowl war, erupted in Northern Ghana in 1994.

Ga Fante War

The Ga–Fante War of 1811: A pivotal conflict in...

The Ga–Fante War of 1811 marked a significant conflict in West African history, embroiling the powerful Ashanti Empire in a...

Salaga Slave Market

Salaga Slave Market: A historic slave trade hub...

Salaga Slave Market, an 18th-century slave market located in the East Gonja District of northern Ghana, played a pivotal...

Elmina Castle

1625 Battle of Elmina: A turning point in the...

The Battle of Elmina, a significant military engagement of the Dutch-Portuguese War, took place near São Jorge da Mina...

Battle of Feyiase

Battle of Feyiase: The rise of the Ashanti Empire

The Battle of Feyiase stands as a pivotal moment in history, marking the decisive turning point that saw the Ashanti Empire...

The Katamanso war

Katamanso War of 1826: When tribes united...

The Katamanso War, also known as the Battle of Dodowa, stands as a significant historical event in Ghana's past, marking a...

Sagrenti War

Legacy of the Sagrenti War: Remembering Chief...

The Sagrenti War, a pivotal chapter in the history of the Asante Kingdom, continues to cast a long shadow over the people of...

Yaa Asantewaa

The War of the Golden Stool: A historic...

The War of the Golden Stool also referred to as the Yaa Asantewaa War or the Third Ashanti Expedition, unfolded in 1900 as...

Jubilee House

From Flagstaff House to Jubilee House: A...

Jubilee House in Accra, Ghana, is the primary seat of power, serving as both the residence and office of the President.